Americas – Page 32 – Prologue Journal

Mexico Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador After Embassy Arrest

New York Times Jorge Glas, the former vice president, had taken refuge at the Mexican Embassy in Ecuador’s capital. Mexico’s president called his arrest a violation of international law. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/world/americas/ecuador-mexico-arrest-embassy.html

Sexual Assault of Migrants in Panama Rises to Level Rarely Seen Outside War

New York Times The New York Times interviewed more than 70 people who said they had been victims of armed robbery. Fourteen were women who said they had suffered sexual violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/americas/migrants-sexual-assault-darien-gap.html

Panama’s 2024 Election: What to Know

New York Times Political crisis has embroiled Panama’s May 5 presidential election, exacerbating uncertainty in a country dealing with drought and fallout from widespread protests. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/americas/panama-election-2024.html

Canadian Politicians Were Targeted by China in 2021, Report Says

New York Times Lawmakers testified at a public hearing on foreign interference that they had been caught in China’s cross hairs after criticizing it over human rights. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/world/americas/canada-china-2021-election.html

A New Look at an Old Favorite for Adventure Seekers: La Paz, Mexico

New York Times New hotels and destination-worthy restaurants now compliment the ever-appealing outdoors surrounding La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/travel/la-paz-mexico-travel-hiking-diving.html

American YouTuber Freed After Kidnapping in Haiti

New York Times Adisson Pierre Maalouf, who is from Georgia, was kidnapped two weeks ago by a gang leader after traveling to Haiti. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/americas/maalouf-release-haiti-kidnap.html

American YouTuber Freed After Kidnapping in Haiti

Police Raid Peruvian President’s Home, Looking for Rolex Watches

New York Times Dina Boluarte, who has been seen wearing luxury watches and a $50,000 bracelet, is under investigation for breaking the country’s unlawful enrichment and asset disclosure laws. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/30/world/americas/boluarte-peru-police-raid-rolex.html

How African Immigrants Have Revived a Remote Corner of Quebec

New York Times Hundreds of newcomers from Africa have filled a shortage of workers in Rouyn-Noranda, creating a new community in a remote mining town. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/30/world/canada/rouyn-noranda-immigration-africa.html

Eleanor Collins, Canada’s ‘First Lady of Jazz,’ Dies at 104

New York Times A singer known for her mastery of standards, she found stardom in Canada on TV and in nightclubs. But she was virtually unknown in the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/arts/music/eleanor-collins-dead.html